This if a review of the BV9384NV
I researched many head units and had narrowed my search to either the Sony XAV-AX200 or JVX KV-V840BT.
I wanted to use Android Auto for navigation, have a DVD/CD slot, and decode FLAC files from USB thumb drive, and have a unit that was true Double DIN to fit the aperture in my 1996 Ford Explorer.
In the end, after reading of implementation difficulties with Android Auto, I decided I did not want to spend $300+ to be a Beta Tester.
The Boss units with FLAC capability and built-in GPS/Navigation plus SD and USB reader and Aux port offered a feature set only matched in $500+ units form the majors (JVC, Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood).
Amazon had a customer returned unit on sale for $96 so I took an inexpensive gamble.
I installed it a month ago and have used it for about 15 hours.
My Observations:
GPS Nav works great - I placed the antenna on a metal mending plate on the underside of my dash - invisible. Signal strength is excellent (9-10 Sats minimum). Female nav voice is clear. Maps (from NDrive) are stored on a removable 8GB SD (included) which can be placed in your PC for SW updates or expanded map purchases (Beyond US) or different voices.
Audio - the unit is musical and will play quite loudly and crisply. There is audible hiss at the lowest volumes settings (up to 2 or 3). The hiss is present only when a source is selected, otherwise it is silent. I thought this would bother me - as I consider myself an audiophile (20K home system) - but I do not notice it at all when driving.
Volume control knob is awesome - good feel with detents and can adjust the volume slowly.
Past 75% the unit plays louder than I can bear.
BT Connectivity - Instantaneous with my LG V20 and stable. No issues. It pairs as soon as I start the car - no user intervention.
BT Voice calls - the built-in microphone works well and I was happy I did not have to run an extra external mic and cable. Friends report good clarity overall and their voice through the car speakers is superb. Some friends have said sometimes it sounds like I'm in a tunnel.
DVD Player - I watched part of one movie. It was fine. Screen was sharp and colors were good. The safety interlock is trivial to bypass. Its a simple ground connection unlike some units (e.g. Pioneer which require a sequence of ground connections to enable the DVD player.
CD Player - worked perfectly.
Safety Notifications - Nothing - No annoying safety screen or keys to depress each time you start the car. It just loads the song you were listening to at the conclusion of your last trip and starts playing, or the radio station, etc.
AUX Input - its on the front panel. Have not tried it.
Camera Input - in back of unit - have not tried it.
Streaming - have not tried it since all my music is in FLAC files on USB and SD.
FLAC on USB and SD - works perfectly - crisp beautiful sound.
Only issue is I have 2000 FLAC files (songs) on my Sandisk USB and Samsung SD card and the Boss just gives me a long list rather than grouped by directory tree. I'm sure there is a way around this but it does not bother me much to scroll through the list.
Touch screen - normally responsive but sometimes I have to go back and try again because it misreads a key press in the sub menu settings. A touch pen is included and it prefers this.
One nice attribute is each default source volume can be changed individually - so that the Radio Tuner, CD, Flac USB/SD, DVD, Navigation etc, all have the same volume setting. So switching sources keeps same volume.
Radio tuner works fine - good sensitivity. I live in the PNW in a remote area and can access many radio stations that my original OEM Ford Tuner could not detect.
Installation was quick (2 hrs). I had to dremel 0.2 and 0.1 inches of material from the upper and lower interior edge of the bezel to accept the unit but it did not take long and the external visible fit is perfect. I used the plastic FMK552 installation kit to hold the unit against the inside bezel (replacing the OEM clips). I used the Metra 70-5600 kit to match the Ford harness. On the Ford with premium sound the blue wire on the long connector powers the car amp and must be tied to the PControl wire from the Boss.
I do not know yet if the unit will be reliable but thus far no issues and very pleased with the purchase and the cost savings.
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From the manufacturer
The BVNV9384RC comes with:
- Rear Camera
- Wireless Remote
- Touch Pen
- GPS Antenna
- Boss Hardware
- Boss Harness
- Warranty Card
- GPS Manual
- User Manual
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The Boss Audio BVNV9384RC In-Dash Double-DIN 6.2-inch Touchscreen Monitor with Navigation keeps you on track and entertained. Enjoy GPS map coverage of all 50 US States and Puerto Rico plus pre-loaded points-of-interest. Hook up your Smartphone through the Auxiliary Input, blast music from the DVD/CD player or AM/FM radio or plug into the USB or SD ports to enjoy High Resolution Audio. Bluetooth technology lets you play and control music apps and make calls hands-free. Choose your sound style with the built-in Preset EQ. Control it all with the Wireless Remote, existing Steering Wheel Controls (interface sold separately) or Touchscreen. Back up safely with the included Rear Camera.
- 80 Watts x 4 Max Power
- Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader Controls and Preset Built-in EQ
- RDS Tuner
- Plays DVD/CD/MP3/MP4, USB/SD/WMA/FLAC 24 BIT High Res Audio and Smartphones
- Inputs: USB, SD, Aux, AV, Rear Camera, Steering Wheel Control
- Outputs: Video, Front, Rear & Sub Pre Amp
- Bluetooth Hands-Free and Audio Streaming. Make and receive calls, play and control music and apps like Spotify/Pandora wirelessly
- Wireless Remote
- GPS map coverage of 50 US States and Puerto Rico
- Rear Camera Included
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Touchscreen Control and Built-In NavigationDigital Touchscreen TFT Widescreen display panel with innovative graphic interface for touch control of many of this unit's features and functions. Visual and text-to-speech turn-by-turn navigation guidance with preloaded points of interest and maps of all 50 US states and Puerto Rico. |
Bluetooth Hands-free and Bluetooth Stream and ControlBluetooth enabled for wireless hands-free calling and speaker listening when paired with a smartphone. Wirelessly stream audio via Bluetooth so you can listen to streaming music services such as Spotify and Pandora and control the track & volume up/down and play/pause through your system. |
USB Port and SD Memory Card PortSupports USB flash drive files up to 32 GB for music playback on units without monitors and music, photo and video playback on units with monitors. Supports SD memory cards up to 32 GB for music playback on units without monitors and music, photo and video playback on units with monitors. |
Aux Input and AV InputThe Aux Input allows you to connect to the audio output of an external device such as an MP3 Player or smartphone so you can enjoy your music through your system. The AV Input allows you to connect to the video and/or audio output of an external device so you can enjoy your audio and video content through your system. |
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Pre-Amp Outputs and Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)This unit's Pre-Amp outputs let you expand your system by adding up to 3 amps and/or signal processors for your front, rear and subwoofer channels. Control this unit using the vehicle's existing steering wheel control buttons. An additional interface (sold separately) is required. We recommend the Metra ASWC. |
Rear Camera Input and Rear Camera IncludedThis input automatically powers the rear camera when the vehicle shifts into reverse and displays the image on the unit's screen. Rear camera sold separately. This unit comes with a rear view camera included in the box. |
Built-in Preset EQ and Hi Res AudioThe built-in Preset EQ allows you to choose from preset EQ curves for a variety of music styles such as Rock or Pop. Hear the music the way the artist intended with lossless FLAC playback. Capable of 24-Bit/96kHz reproduction, just load your favorite FLAC files onto a USB/SD drive and enjoy Hi Res Audio in your vehicle! |
Video Output and Electronic Skip ProtectionConveniently connect an external monitor's RCA inputs directly to this unit. A video signal amplifier is recommended when connecting to multiple video monitors. ESP is a feature that buffers the disc while playing, storing 5 seconds of music. If the disc is interrupted, the stored data fills in for continuous performance. |
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| Price | $197.95 | — | — |
| Screen Size | 6.2" | 6.2" | 6.2" |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pre Amp Outputs | Front, Rear, & Sub | Front, Rear, & Sub | Front, Rear, & Sub |
| FLAC 24-Bit High Res Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Control Input | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Camera Input | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Camera Included | No | Yes | Yes - Wireless |
| GPS Navigation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB and SD Ports | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Much better than I expected considering all the negative reviews
This if a review of the BV9384NVI researched many head units and had narrowed my search to either the Sony XAV-AX200 or JVX KV-V840BT.I wanted to use Android Auto for navigation, have a DVD/CD slot, and decode FLAC files from USB thumb drive, and have a unit that was true Double DIN to fit the aperture in my 1996 Ford Explorer.In the end, after reading of implementation difficulties with Android Auto, I decided I did not want to spend $300+ to be a Beta Tester.The Boss units with FLAC capability and built-in GPS/Navigation plus SD and USB reader and Aux port offered a feature set only matched in $500+ units form the majors (JVC, Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood).Amazon had a customer returned unit on sale for $96 so I took an inexpensive gamble.I installed it a month ago and have used it for about 15 hours.My Observations:GPS Nav works great - I placed the antenna on a metal mending plate on the underside of my dash - invisible. Signal strength is excellent (9-10 Sats minimum). Female nav voice is clear. Maps (from NDrive) are stored on a removable 8GB SD (included) which can be placed in your PC for SW updates or expanded map purchases (Beyond US) or different voices.Audio - the unit is musical and will play quite loudly and crisply. There is audible hiss at the lowest volumes settings (up to 2 or 3). The hiss is present only when a source is selected, otherwise it is silent. I thought this would bother me - as I consider myself an audiophile (20K home system) - but I do not notice it at all when driving.Volume control knob is awesome - good feel with detents and can adjust the volume slowly.Past 75% the unit plays louder than I can bear.BT Connectivity - Instantaneous with my LG V20 and stable. No issues. It pairs as soon as I start the car - no user intervention.BT Voice calls - the built-in microphone works well and I was happy I did not have to run an extra external mic and cable. Friends report good clarity overall and their voice through the car speakers is superb. Some friends have said sometimes it sounds like I'm in a tunnel.DVD Player - I watched part of one movie. It was fine. Screen was sharp and colors were good. The safety interlock is trivial to bypass. Its a simple ground connection unlike some units (e.g. Pioneer which require a sequence of ground connections to enable the DVD player.CD Player - worked perfectly.Safety Notifications - Nothing - No annoying safety screen or keys to depress each time you start the car. It just loads the song you were listening to at the conclusion of your last trip and starts playing, or the radio station, etc.AUX Input - its on the front panel. Have not tried it.Camera Input - in back of unit - have not tried it.Streaming - have not tried it since all my music is in FLAC files on USB and SD.FLAC on USB and SD - works perfectly - crisp beautiful sound.Only issue is I have 2000 FLAC files (songs) on my Sandisk USB and Samsung SD card and the Boss just gives me a long list rather than grouped by directory tree. I'm sure there is a way around this but it does not bother me much to scroll through the list.Touch screen - normally responsive but sometimes I have to go back and try again because it misreads a key press in the sub menu settings. A touch pen is included and it prefers this.One nice attribute is each default source volume can be changed individually - so that the Radio Tuner, CD, Flac USB/SD, DVD, Navigation etc, all have the same volume setting. So switching sources keeps same volume.Radio tuner works fine - good sensitivity. I live in the PNW in a remote area and can access many radio stations that my original OEM Ford Tuner could not detect.Installation was quick (2 hrs). I had to dremel 0.2 and 0.1 inches of material from the upper and lower interior edge of the bezel to accept the unit but it did not take long and the external visible fit is perfect. I used the plastic FMK552 installation kit to hold the unit against the inside bezel (replacing the OEM clips). I used the Metra 70-5600 kit to match the Ford harness. On the Ford with premium sound the blue wire on the long connector powers the car amp and must be tied to the PControl wire from the Boss.I do not know yet if the unit will be reliable but thus far no issues and very pleased with the purchase and the cost savings.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2019
I researched many head units and had narrowed my search to either the Sony XAV-AX200 or JVX KV-V840BT.
I wanted to use Android Auto for navigation, have a DVD/CD slot, and decode FLAC files from USB thumb drive, and have a unit that was true Double DIN to fit the aperture in my 1996 Ford Explorer.
In the end, after reading of implementation difficulties with Android Auto, I decided I did not want to spend $300+ to be a Beta Tester.
The Boss units with FLAC capability and built-in GPS/Navigation plus SD and USB reader and Aux port offered a feature set only matched in $500+ units form the majors (JVC, Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood).
Amazon had a customer returned unit on sale for $96 so I took an inexpensive gamble.
I installed it a month ago and have used it for about 15 hours.
My Observations:
GPS Nav works great - I placed the antenna on a metal mending plate on the underside of my dash - invisible. Signal strength is excellent (9-10 Sats minimum). Female nav voice is clear. Maps (from NDrive) are stored on a removable 8GB SD (included) which can be placed in your PC for SW updates or expanded map purchases (Beyond US) or different voices.
Audio - the unit is musical and will play quite loudly and crisply. There is audible hiss at the lowest volumes settings (up to 2 or 3). The hiss is present only when a source is selected, otherwise it is silent. I thought this would bother me - as I consider myself an audiophile (20K home system) - but I do not notice it at all when driving.
Volume control knob is awesome - good feel with detents and can adjust the volume slowly.
Past 75% the unit plays louder than I can bear.
BT Connectivity - Instantaneous with my LG V20 and stable. No issues. It pairs as soon as I start the car - no user intervention.
BT Voice calls - the built-in microphone works well and I was happy I did not have to run an extra external mic and cable. Friends report good clarity overall and their voice through the car speakers is superb. Some friends have said sometimes it sounds like I'm in a tunnel.
DVD Player - I watched part of one movie. It was fine. Screen was sharp and colors were good. The safety interlock is trivial to bypass. Its a simple ground connection unlike some units (e.g. Pioneer which require a sequence of ground connections to enable the DVD player.
CD Player - worked perfectly.
Safety Notifications - Nothing - No annoying safety screen or keys to depress each time you start the car. It just loads the song you were listening to at the conclusion of your last trip and starts playing, or the radio station, etc.
AUX Input - its on the front panel. Have not tried it.
Camera Input - in back of unit - have not tried it.
Streaming - have not tried it since all my music is in FLAC files on USB and SD.
FLAC on USB and SD - works perfectly - crisp beautiful sound.
Only issue is I have 2000 FLAC files (songs) on my Sandisk USB and Samsung SD card and the Boss just gives me a long list rather than grouped by directory tree. I'm sure there is a way around this but it does not bother me much to scroll through the list.
Touch screen - normally responsive but sometimes I have to go back and try again because it misreads a key press in the sub menu settings. A touch pen is included and it prefers this.
One nice attribute is each default source volume can be changed individually - so that the Radio Tuner, CD, Flac USB/SD, DVD, Navigation etc, all have the same volume setting. So switching sources keeps same volume.
Radio tuner works fine - good sensitivity. I live in the PNW in a remote area and can access many radio stations that my original OEM Ford Tuner could not detect.
Installation was quick (2 hrs). I had to dremel 0.2 and 0.1 inches of material from the upper and lower interior edge of the bezel to accept the unit but it did not take long and the external visible fit is perfect. I used the plastic FMK552 installation kit to hold the unit against the inside bezel (replacing the OEM clips). I used the Metra 70-5600 kit to match the Ford harness. On the Ford with premium sound the blue wire on the long connector powers the car amp and must be tied to the PControl wire from the Boss.
I do not know yet if the unit will be reliable but thus far no issues and very pleased with the purchase and the cost savings.
Style: BV9384NVVerified Purchase
Much better than I expected considering all the negative reviews
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2019
This if a review of the BV9384NVReviewed in the United States on March 24, 2019
I researched many head units and had narrowed my search to either the Sony XAV-AX200 or JVX KV-V840BT.
I wanted to use Android Auto for navigation, have a DVD/CD slot, and decode FLAC files from USB thumb drive, and have a unit that was true Double DIN to fit the aperture in my 1996 Ford Explorer.
In the end, after reading of implementation difficulties with Android Auto, I decided I did not want to spend $300+ to be a Beta Tester.
The Boss units with FLAC capability and built-in GPS/Navigation plus SD and USB reader and Aux port offered a feature set only matched in $500+ units form the majors (JVC, Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood).
Amazon had a customer returned unit on sale for $96 so I took an inexpensive gamble.
I installed it a month ago and have used it for about 15 hours.
My Observations:
GPS Nav works great - I placed the antenna on a metal mending plate on the underside of my dash - invisible. Signal strength is excellent (9-10 Sats minimum). Female nav voice is clear. Maps (from NDrive) are stored on a removable 8GB SD (included) which can be placed in your PC for SW updates or expanded map purchases (Beyond US) or different voices.
Audio - the unit is musical and will play quite loudly and crisply. There is audible hiss at the lowest volumes settings (up to 2 or 3). The hiss is present only when a source is selected, otherwise it is silent. I thought this would bother me - as I consider myself an audiophile (20K home system) - but I do not notice it at all when driving.
Volume control knob is awesome - good feel with detents and can adjust the volume slowly.
Past 75% the unit plays louder than I can bear.
BT Connectivity - Instantaneous with my LG V20 and stable. No issues. It pairs as soon as I start the car - no user intervention.
BT Voice calls - the built-in microphone works well and I was happy I did not have to run an extra external mic and cable. Friends report good clarity overall and their voice through the car speakers is superb. Some friends have said sometimes it sounds like I'm in a tunnel.
DVD Player - I watched part of one movie. It was fine. Screen was sharp and colors were good. The safety interlock is trivial to bypass. Its a simple ground connection unlike some units (e.g. Pioneer which require a sequence of ground connections to enable the DVD player.
CD Player - worked perfectly.
Safety Notifications - Nothing - No annoying safety screen or keys to depress each time you start the car. It just loads the song you were listening to at the conclusion of your last trip and starts playing, or the radio station, etc.
AUX Input - its on the front panel. Have not tried it.
Camera Input - in back of unit - have not tried it.
Streaming - have not tried it since all my music is in FLAC files on USB and SD.
FLAC on USB and SD - works perfectly - crisp beautiful sound.
Only issue is I have 2000 FLAC files (songs) on my Sandisk USB and Samsung SD card and the Boss just gives me a long list rather than grouped by directory tree. I'm sure there is a way around this but it does not bother me much to scroll through the list.
Touch screen - normally responsive but sometimes I have to go back and try again because it misreads a key press in the sub menu settings. A touch pen is included and it prefers this.
One nice attribute is each default source volume can be changed individually - so that the Radio Tuner, CD, Flac USB/SD, DVD, Navigation etc, all have the same volume setting. So switching sources keeps same volume.
Radio tuner works fine - good sensitivity. I live in the PNW in a remote area and can access many radio stations that my original OEM Ford Tuner could not detect.
Installation was quick (2 hrs). I had to dremel 0.2 and 0.1 inches of material from the upper and lower interior edge of the bezel to accept the unit but it did not take long and the external visible fit is perfect. I used the plastic FMK552 installation kit to hold the unit against the inside bezel (replacing the OEM clips). I used the Metra 70-5600 kit to match the Ford harness. On the Ford with premium sound the blue wire on the long connector powers the car amp and must be tied to the PControl wire from the Boss.
I do not know yet if the unit will be reliable but thus far no issues and very pleased with the purchase and the cost savings.
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